Family Fun In March 2014 in Southeast Michigan

Who is excited that March 20th brings the first day of SPRING? We have never felt so ready in our lives. This winter has been pure torture with kiddos!

With that said, it means things are starting to heat up with family fun in March 2014 in Southeast Michigan. Check out the events I found around Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint and Lansing and be sure to chime in if I’ve missed any great ones. I’ll also keep adding them as I find them, so check back often 😀

Check to see if there’s an event near you here for some delicious fun! I’ve also listed a few additional events I found below 😀

Throughout March — Flick’s Family Festival at Celebration Cinemas {Various Michigan Cities} — Features FREE movies for kids 12 and under and just $4 for adults. Showtimes are available on the Tuesday evenings the week the movie starts. Upcoming movies include: Despicable Me 2, Smurfs 2, Cloudy 2, Free Birds, and Walking With The Dinosaurs.

March 4 — IHOP National Pancake Day {Nationwide} — Stop into IHOP for FREE pancakes! Guests are encouraged to make a contribution to their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and if you make a $5 donation, you will receive a coupon good for $5 off your next visit. {This is an annual tradition for us! I think it’s like 40 cents to add chocolate chips, too — so worth it!}

March 8 — The Big 400 Maple Festival {Various locations throughout Chelsea and Dexter} — The communities of The Big 400 are teaming up to celebrate maple syruping in southern Michigan with a festival, including pancake breakfasts, tours of tapping areas and the syruping process and the release of a local maple wine – YUM! Costs vary with each event.

March 8 —Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic {Nationwide} — Spring is right around the corner, right? Bring your kids to Lowe’s and they can build the bird house below {how fun is that?!}. Workshop takes place at 10 a.m. and advance registration encouraged {link above}. FREE.

March 8-9 —Wild Winter Safari Social at the Detroit Zoo {Royal Oak} — Escape the winter “blahs” with hot drinks and cool treats at Wild Winter Safari Social. Animal arts and crafts, face painting, animal enrichment activities, talks by the Zoo’s expert keepers and a winter safari scavenger hunt add to the fun. All activities are free with Zoo admission and take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ford Education Center. Admission range: Free for 2 and under; $10-$14 for others.

March 8-9 — Enchanted Princess Ball {Port Huron} – The Enchanted Princess Ball is a theatrical performance that transports little princesses into a magical fairytale world! Classic stories are retold as favorite characters are brought to life from the pages of favorite books to the stage. Awaiting your arrival will be: Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Tinkerbell, and more. Tickets are $19 for both adults and children.

March 9 —The Teacher From The Black Lagoon & Other Stories at The Wharton {Lansing} — This musical revue features a constantly changing variety of tales. Teacher From the Black Lagoon follows Hubie’s imagination as he faces his comically horrific fears. Don’t miss these delightful takes on children’s contemporary story books. Recommended for ages 4+. Tickets are $9.

March 10 — Macy’s 2nd Mondays at The Henry Ford Museum {Dearborn} — Introduce your preschool children to the wonders of The Henry Ford — all before nap time {10 a.m. – noon}. Storytelling, live entertainment and dozens of hands-on activities related to some of the museum’s most memorable artifacts. March’s theme is “Go Green for Earth Day,” and kids will get the chance to make their own shamrock hat and also learn about the importance of recycling through a scavenger hunt inside the museum. FREE for kids, adults can get 25 percent off their tickets with this coupon! {Enter to win tickets here too!}

March 14 — Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party {Lansing} — Visit the Lansing City Market from 1-5 p.m. for tons of Seuss-filled fun featuring 4 different Seuss books read by a guest celebrity, plus activities. There will even be a special appearance by the Cat in the Hat himself and birthday cake. FREE.

March 15 — Monster Energy Supercross at Ford Field {Detroit} — Monster Energy Supercross is the world’s premier indoor motocross series, consisting of seventeen rounds of heart-stopping action in some of the largest venues in North America. Tickets range from $15-$55. {Save $5 on the $20-$25 seats by visiting the link above.}

Select weekends, March 15 – April 6 —Children’s Spring Festival at MJR Digital Cinemas {Various locations throughout SE Michigan} – FREE movies for children, ages 12 and under, and just $1 for adults! Keep an eye on Facebook for the exact showtimes, to be announced throughout the month.

March 19-23 — Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate {Auburn Hills} — Disney On Ice is skaing into The Palace of Auburn Hills for a party on the ice! Join Mickey, Minnie and the whole crew for the ultimate, adorable adventure. Ticket prices range from $22-$76.

March 20 — HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!!

March 20 — FREE Cone Day at Select Dairy Queen Locations — Nab a FREE cone! No catch, but a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network, which benefits benefit hospitalized kids at Beaumont Children’s Hospital. Talk about a great cause and fab reason for ice cream! See the link above for participating locations in SE Michigan.

March 21 — Cirque Mechanics at The Whiting {Flint} — Witness a contortionist perform on a turntable powered by unicyclists, a high-flying trapeze artist sail through the air and a trampoline wall artist seemingly defy the laws of physics — all while laughing at the antics of the comedic characters. Tickets range from $25-$52. {Would recommend this for ages 12+. Students discounts available.}

March 25-30 — Disney’s Beauty & The Beast at The Fisher Theatre {Detroit} — See the enchanting musical stage show version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, complete with the classic characters and the award-winning music from the film – plus additional songs! Note: This show is not recommended for children 5 and younger. Tickets range from $39-$99.

March 27-30 — Shrine Circus {Hazel Park} — It’s unlike any show on earth: European circus meets a great American tradition that began in Detroit: The Moslem Shrine Circus. In addition to the Wallenda Wire Walkers, majestic tigers, and more, the circus will feature rides on circus animals and a petting zoo. Tickets range from $6-$25.

March 30 – The Frog Bride at Wharton Center for Performing Arts {Lansing} — The Frog Bride is a hip adaptation of the classic Russian tale told by consummate storyteller David Gonzalez. Musicians weave one of Prokofiev’s classics with an original jazz-funk score, as David performs every role against a backdrop of video projections and images. Recommended for ages 4 and up. 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. performances. Tickets are $14.50.

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Aww, thanks for making my day, Saba! So glad someone out there finds me entertaining 😉 Michigan will miss you I’m sure, but that Cali sun does sound pretty incredible after the winter we’ve had. Best of luck with the move!